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Old 06-05-2018, 07:34 PM   #26
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Not much updates just yet. Been busy finishing out my end of the year teaching and getting ready for my wedding. I did get my seat back from upholstery but I'm not going to post pics of it just yet. I am hoping to make some progress in the next couple of days. Ill be sure to post pics
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Old 06-06-2018, 12:03 PM   #27
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Knowing you are a teacher, just makes you forum name that much more hilarious!
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Old 06-07-2018, 10:12 AM   #28
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Made a couple of wheel stands the other night so I could hang the 24’s. These things aren’t light.
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Old 06-07-2018, 10:14 AM   #29
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Knowing you are a teacher, just makes you forum name that much more hilarious!
Lol. That was mainly because of my panel truck I built. I was going to get that license plate but I figured that would be frowned upon at school.
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Old 06-07-2018, 10:15 AM   #30
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I powder coated my wheels in mirror white. Didn’t want the polished look that everyone has.
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Old 06-08-2018, 12:34 AM   #31
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Got my wheels mounted today and just enough time to put one on. Super stoked. This is on factory C30 suspension. Not even sure it would turn with drop spindles.
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Old 06-08-2018, 07:38 AM   #32
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Good choice on the white wheels. Looks awesome. Gonna be a sweet truck, keep it up!
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Old 06-08-2018, 11:47 AM   #33
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I like the wheel color. Works well with the factory patina...
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The white looks good. At that angle those things look HUGE.
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Old 06-10-2018, 10:19 PM   #35
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The white looks good. At that angle those things look HUGE.
They are 24" wheels with 295/40/R24 tires which are 33" tall overall so they are pretty damn big!
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Old 06-14-2018, 09:52 AM   #36
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The 14 bolt that was in the C30 wasn’t wide enough and the tires hit the leaf springs so I swapped it out for a Dana 80 that’s 10” wider.
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Old 06-15-2018, 11:38 AM   #37
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Looking good.
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Old 07-08-2018, 10:04 AM   #38
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Haven’t made much progress and behind on schedule. Got married and went on a 10 day honeymoon so that pretty much ate up the month of June. I started working on mounting the cab and came up with these bolt on cab mounts. Goal is to have the truck done in the next 2 weeks.
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Took a few minutes to tear down the front of the Cummins engine to check on the “killer dowl pin” that they use during assembly to align the front gear cover to the engine block. The dowl pin can come out and fall into the gear drive and ruin the whole motor. I found mine had backed out about 3/8” so it was well on its way to destruction. I knocked it back in and made a hold down tab for it so it won’t be an issue in the future.
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Old 07-17-2018, 11:41 AM   #40
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Neat build!

Will you go back to a flatbed?
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Old 07-18-2018, 10:03 AM   #41
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Neat build!

Will you go back to a flatbed?
Yes I plan on going back with the flatbed that was on it but I was planning on cutting it down to a 12' bed. The C30 frame wheelbase is 14" shorter than the C50 frame and I don't want the flatbed hanging way off the frame. Figured a 12' bed would make it easier to drive around also and get in and out of parking lots. I plan on driving this thing a bunch once its done.
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Old 07-18-2018, 03:21 PM   #42
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Took a few minutes to tear down the front of the Cummins engine to check on the “killer dowl pin” that they use during assembly to align the front gear cover to the engine block. The dowl pin can come out and fall into the gear drive and ruin the whole motor. I found mine had backed out about 3/8” so it was well on its way to destruction. I knocked it back in and made a hold down tab for it so it won’t be an issue in the future.
Unbelievably stupid that they didn't do this at the factory. 1st time I heard about this I couldn't believe it and it still is a source of confusion.


Anyway love the truck. I am on the hunt for that grill I love that thing.
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Old 07-18-2018, 09:01 PM   #43
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I'm along for the show... LOOKS GREAT what You have done so far.
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Just found this build & I'm joining the list & waiting for progress updates.
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I like the color choice on the wheels! It really looks great. Yeah, the KDP issue can really ruin your wallet.
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Old 07-29-2018, 10:57 PM   #46
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Busted my ass last week trying to get it done for a local car show my friends and I put on. Didnt make it. Here’s how she sits now with all new front end parts, 3” drop spindles and 4” drop shackle kit. Can’t wait to get it done and drive this thing.
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Ended up with 833 cars, trucks,and bikes at the show. I took my panel and set up a booth to sell my metal stuff.
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The truck is looking sweet! I hate missing dead lines I set for myself too! 833, that is a huge show! Great work!
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After some very frustrating nights of trying to get it to start with no success I started over with the fuel system. I had swapped over the lines from the donor. Upon further checking I found a collapsed rubber line. I made new lines and it instantly started. Now I have to go through and cut up the donor truck harness and make it all work inside the truck. I generally like using the donor vehicle wiring harness, fuse box, etc during the swap to make life easy. Only have to wire up the lights and the ignition switch. I also made some gas tank hanger strap pieces.
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I am using the donor trucks plastic fuel tank as well. It tucks up under the cab partially and fits really well. I made some mounts for it.
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